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Arauz & Co is a fully bi-lingual (English and Spanish) public accounting and tax services firm serving the Chicago Area. Arauz & Co was established in 1990 by Guillermo Arauz. Our associates bring their breadth of knowledge and experience to each engagement as well as their commitment to excellence. We're deeply embedded in community through our professional associations and charitable work.
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Guillermo Arauz, Principal, graduate of Northeastern IL University 1984 with a BS in Accounting. Guillermo Arauz III, Manager, accounting student at Northeastern IL University has been working here since 1997. The firm has been providing services to individuals and small businesses in Chicago Area for the past 20 years.
Businesses of all shapes and sizes depend on accurate, insightful financial information to manage their day-to-day operations, capitalize on opportunities, and sustain profitability. We lend our expert support to meet your accounting needs so that you can focus your time and energy on building a strong business.
Reviews (16)
Rich Cauble
Rich Cauble
Jan 31, 2022
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Excellent and thourough services and some of the greatest people you will ever meet.
Jim Venetucci
Jim Venetucci
Oct 14, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness
I have been using Arauz and Co for many years now I highly recommend them for anyone looking for clear help with their issues in a timely manner.
Steve Lowden
Steve Lowden
Oct 04, 2021
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Working with 300+ small - mid sized business locally, I would trust Guillermo Arauz and his firm to execute any of your business or personal tax needs. Meeting Guillermo multiple times in person, I can say he has been very informative, honest, and knowledgeable about new changes at the state and federal level. Would highly recommend.
Janina Castillo
Janina Castillo
Jun 23, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Responsiveness
My mother and i been coming for years but after our experience this year with him and his son. We will no longer use them. They dont call you back to explain anything. They've given us the run around. Weve been back and forth with them for 3 months snd still no taxes. Smh.
Valentin Isasi
Valentin Isasi
Mar 24, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I own my business for about 20 years, I met Guillermo about 9-10 years ago and since the first time he only show a high level of responsibility and professionalism regarding my business and of course he is done amazing on my tax returns
I have recommended him to everyone I know, he and his team are great!!!
Francisco Julian Fonseca
Francisco Julian Fonseca
Mar 16, 2021
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Always a great visit. Guillermo Jr has lots of knowledge and makes sure you have everything to make the most for tax season. Have recommended to all family and friends.
Clare O'Connor
Clare O'Connor
Nov 24, 2020
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I highly recommend Arauz & Co for all your tax needs! I've been going to Memo for the past few years now and he is fantastic! He makes the process look so simple and easy. And honestly, he makes it seem so easy that last year I tried to do my own taxes...I ended up filing completely wrong and needed to do a correction.
This year I made my way back to Memo and I am so happy I did! Your mind will be at ease every year when you have Memo filing your taxes!
Andy G.
Andy G.
Jul 15, 2020
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Guillermo Arauz has done our taxes the last two years, and it's been a great experience both times. The first year, my wife and I went to him after Turbotax showed us owing a crazy-high tax bill. Arauz was able to reduce that bill, and while we still owed money, he was so thorough he noticed that we hadn't been getting a homestead exemption on our Cook County property taxes for years-- so we got a $2,000 payment for being overcharged by the county, and will save about $500/yr from now on. He also looked over our paystubs to give us advice to reduce our tax bill for the following year
Maria Barrera
Maria Barrera
Oct 02, 2019
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Memo is simply amazing! He is knowledgeable, professional, and truly appreciate that I was seen on time. I drove to him from quite a distance and will absolutely do it again in the future. He handles the rest of family's taxes and everyone has been satisfied with his service. He answered all of my questions and broke things down in an easy to understand manner.
Vanessa Woof
Vanessa Woof
Aug 30, 2019
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Memo has been doing my taxes for as long as I can remember! He’s very professional, informative and gives you the time that you deserve as a customer. I’ve recommended him to family and friends and they have nothing but great things to say about him.
Gilbert Izaguirre
Gilbert Izaguirre
Jul 06, 2019
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Guillermo Jr. has been doing my family’s taxes for years. He is always professional, friendly and thorough. He is patient about explaining my finances to me and always has great advice for me in regards to the year to come. Thank you for your exceptional services.
Nora G.
Nora G.
Feb 14, 2019
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This is family owned business that goes above and beyond to help you. Very happy with their services, they are also open year round in case you need copies or anything else unlike other seasonal tax offices.
will definitely be going back and recommending to everyone I know!
Lloyd H.
Lloyd H.
Feb 22, 2016
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The best accountant in Chicago! The whole team from reception to accountant, they are all professional, friendly and have the best financial advise you could need.

I was a new business in Chicago and have been working with Arauz the past 2 years and would recommend them to any of my friends or family.

Keep up the great work!!
James Z.
James Z.
Feb 20, 2016
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Great work and very quick. Found me deductions I didn't even know I could receive. Thanks guys.
Wesley N.
Wesley N.
Feb 09, 2016
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Great team of people who care about you. Totally treat you like one of the family! I've sent a few referrals and i will be sending more!
Luiz S.
Luiz S.
Mar 12, 2014
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I've been using Turbotax for a few years now and I went to do it this year and wan't happy with what I was getting back. So I looked on yelp for a place that is close by. While Arauz only had two reviews, they were both good so I figured I'd take a chance. Very happy that I did. My return is much more than I expected, and Guillermo did a great job in understanding my specific issues (I bought a home this past year). Marie was also fantastic in helping me coordinate. Great place. Plus they're small and family owned so if you live in the neighborhood like I am, you're helping